Sunday, March 18, 2007 bulletin

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of North Collins
March 18, 2007
Enter to Worship Depart to Serve
Sunday School for all at 9:30 am Family Worship at 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit
*Call to Worship………………..…………………………………… Psalm 37:1-40
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise 35………In God’s Great Name Assembled
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus 11 …………………………………………………..………………… Beloved
137 ……………………………………………… My Jesus, I Love Thee

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament Reading (Prophet) …… Judges 6:1-24 (Pew Bible pg. 380-82)
New Testament Reading (Gospel) … Luke 6:12-26 (Pew Bible pg. 1600-1601)

Fellowship of Welcome - 4 yr olds – 2nd grade dismissed to Jr. Church

Sermon Text ……………………………………………………Philippians 4:14-20
Sermon …………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder
GIVING & RECEIVING (2)
“The Inexhaustible God”

Interlude
*Hymn of Faith (inside back cover) – God Be With You Till We Meet Again

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology C (inside front cover) …………………………………… Gloria Patri
*Benediction
Postlude

*Congregation Please Stand

Trustee: Lori Clapper Nursery: Shirley Hopfer


Announcements

Tuesday, March 20th
Dewey Missionary Society meets at 12 noon. Personal hygiene packets will be assembled to be delivered to Cornerstone Manor in April.

Choir practice at 6:30 pm.

Ladies Bible Study begins a new study, “Women of the New Testament”. Interested? The group meets at 7:30 pm at Evie Mann’s home. See Alice Yoder for details.

Wednesday, March 21st
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting meets at 7:00 pm, continuing with our study of Matthew’s gospel. We’re finishing up Jesus’ “Parables of Preparation” in Chapter 25. Are you ready? It’s a great time to join us.

Thursday, March 22nd
Elder’s meeting at 6:30 pm. Come ready to discuss Chapters 1-2 in “The Elders Handbook”.

At this year’s Annual Meeting, the congregation approved a proposal to purchase a memorial brick on the Schoolhouse #8 “Walk of Remembrance”. The brick will read: “First Congregational Church, est. 1817”. On March 25th, a special collection will be taken to cover the purchase price of $100. All contributions given beyond this amount will be transferred to the general fund.

Interest has been expressed in joining the church. If others would like to be part of a class for prospective members, see Derek or one of the Elders. The class is designed for those considering church membership, but if you’re already a member and still haven’t the foggiest idea what Congregationalism is all about or would like to learn more about the rich history of the CCCC or our local church, come and sit in on these 3- or 4- session class. Details to follow.

The Church’s financial statements for January – February 2007 are posted for review in the office over the copy machine.

I would like to thank everyone who sent cards for the loss of my daughter-in-law. God bless all of you. Evie Holcomb.